A new design activation highlighting Australian manufacturing is underway as part of Australian Made Week 2026, with the Australian Made House showcasing locally made products across a curated residential-style installation, according to Australian Made.

Manufacturing is emerging as one of the fastest-growing SME sectors in Australia, with new research from MYOB indicating the sector’s manufacturing performance is outpacing most other small and medium-sized business segments and could gain further momentum following the Federal Budget.

New Zealand’s manufacturing sector managed to stay in expansion territory in April, but only barely, according to the latest BNZ - BusinessNZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI).

Manufacturing and recycling have been highlighted in South East Queensland with the launch of the region’s first solar-powered reverse vending machine, according to Container Exchange, marking a step forward for the state’s circular economy infrastructure and locally built technology.

The 2026 Hunter Manufacturing Awards (HMA) program has been launched with a renewed focus on regional manufacturing capability, innovation, and competitiveness, as entries open for the Awards’ 22nd year.